Senior Software Developer

Deposita; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cash management company in Midrand seeks a Senior Software Developer to oversee software delivery and mentor junior developers. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing applications while adhering to high coding standards. A degree in Computer Science or related field, along with 5-7 years of software development experience, particularly with C#, Java, and SQL, is required. This role offers an opportunity to lead innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 - 7 years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Proven experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design patterns.
• Experience in building RESTful APIs to connect to back-end services.
• Proven experience in OOP, design patterns (SOLID) and ORM.
• Extensive experience with relational databases and MS SQL.
• Experience building RESTful APIs to connect to back-end services.
• Experience with Windows desktop and WPF UI development.
• Proficiency in Git and testing frameworks (JUnit/TestNG) and mocking (Mockito).

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the delivery of quality software on time.
• Provide daily progress updates indicating risks and issues.
• Deliver quality code that adheres to coding standards.
• Provide 2nd line production support and resolve critical issues.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers and enforce coding standards.
• Support safety, processes, and documentation within the team.

Skills

C#

Java

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

SQL

RESTful APIs

Git

Spring Framework

.Net Core

TestNG

JIRA

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

JSP

JMockit

Mockito

Mockito

Job description

Overview

Deposita is a leading cash & payment solutions company. Our globally-implemented cash management, payment, e-payment, and self-service technologies reduce the risks associated with handling money.

Are you a seasoned software developer with a passion for building robust, high-quality systems and a knack for leading a team? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Software Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our software solutions, from conception to delivery and beyond, while mentoring the next generation of developers.

Main Purpose of the Role

This role is responsible for driving the creation and delivery of software solutions for internal and external clients. This includes designing and developing new applications, enhancing current systems, and modifying database structures. A key responsibility is maintaining high development standards and ensuring they are consistently applied across all projects.

Key Performance Areas

Software Delivery Management

• Plan and manage the delivery of quality software on time.
• Plan what you will be delivering and when.
• Provide daily progress updates indicating progress, risks and issues.
• Release software adhering to the software release process.
• Take ownership of your delivery and do what you promised and committed to.

Review Business Requirements and Technical Specifications

• Take accountability for software designs
• Deliver safe and secure designs that mitigate risks.
• Deliver designs that meet business requirements.

Develop Software

• Deliver quality code that:
• Adhere to coding standards
• Apply best practices
• Ensure continuity of support by means of documentation and accurate release notes.

Support Production Systems

• Provide 2nd line productions support:
• Resolve critical issues escalated by 1st line support.
• Provide accurate feedback to help-desk.
• Perform any software changes with the necessary urgency.

People Management

• Identifying and helping to resolve any obstacles that are preventing the team from moving forward, whether they are technical issues or process-related.
• Helping new team members get up to speed with the codebase, tools, and team workflows.
• Offering technical advice and guidance to junior and mid-level developers
• Helping to establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and design patterns within the team.
• Facilitating team communication and fostering a collaborative atmosphere

Health and Safety

• Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the departmental safety plans for each year
• Participate in safety forums created by the company for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Discuss all safety incidents
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management
• Attend safety education and refresher programs
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace

Ideal Candidate

• Grade 12 / Matric Equivalent.
• A relevant Tertiary Qualification, with a preference (but not limited to) a degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.
• At least 5 - 7 years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Proven experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns (including SOLID principles), and ORM frameworks.
• Extensive experience with Relational Databases and Microsoft SQL.
• Experienced in building RESTful APIs to connect to back-end services.
• Experience in Windows desktop and WPF UI development.
• Experience with low-level coding standards for optimising performance and resource allocation on embedded or constrained devices.
• Proficient in C# and Java (Java 7, Java 8)
• Proficiency with Git for code versioning.
• Experience with popular testing frameworks (e.g., jUnit, TestNG) and mocking frameworks (e.g., JMockit, Mockito).
• Experience with JIRA and JSP.
• Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) practices.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong computer literacy, including Google Workspace and MS Office.
• Excellent ability to understand organisational goals and navigate complexity.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a commitment to sharing knowledge and cooperating with others.
• Proven ability to take ownership of software delivery and act professionally under changing circumstances.
• Experience collaborating with hardware engineers, firmware developers, and product managers to define requirements and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Knowledge of Spring Framework, .Net Core, and .Net Framework.
• Experience with data normalisation, efficient data access, and performance tuning.

Package Description

Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company remuneration policy and practice.

Closing

Ready to lead, innovate and take full ownership of the software development life cycle? Apply now and become a key driver of Deposita's success!

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but SA citizens will have a distinct advantage.